Delhi to Agra One Day Tour by Car

Overview

This tour is made for travellers who are in India for a short time — on business or a quick stopover — and still want to see the Taj Mahal, the monument of love, before they leave.

Your private driver picks you up from your hotel or the airport and drives you to Agra on the Yamuna Expressway (about 3 to 3.5 hours). In Agra a professional guide shows you the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, you have lunch at a good air-conditioned restaurant, and you are back in Delhi the same evening.

Tour highlights

• See the Taj Mahal with a professional guide who explains its history and hidden details
• Explore Agra Fort, where Emperor Shah Jahan spent his last years
• Visit Itimad-ud-Daulah, the "Baby Taj" — the first Mughal tomb made entirely of marble
• Lunch at an air-conditioned multi-cuisine restaurant
• See the marble inlay and zardozi crafts made by local artisans
• Door-to-door private car — no shared buses, no waiting for strangers

Times are approximate and can be adjusted to your pace.

1. 06:00 Pick up from anywhere in Delhi & NCR 3 hrs / 200 km drive Included

   

   Pick-Up Time: Flexible. Suggested Pick-Up Time: 06:00 AM – 07:00 AM.

   Our chauffeur will pick you up from your desired location & then drive to Agra via Yamuna Expressway. Sit back comfortably, admire the beautiful countryside & enjoy your 3 hours/200 km ride to Agra in a Sedan/SUV AC private car.

2. 1
   09:30 On your arrival, meet your tour guide & witness the Taj Mahal 01:30 – 02:00 hours Included

   

   On your arrival in Agra, you will meet the tour guide in hotel, where you can use the clean washroom, freshen up & then visit Taj Mahal with your professional tour guide. It is believed to be the most beautiful example of expressing love by 5th Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.

   Note: Taj Mahal remains closed on every Friday for tourists.

3. 2
   11:30 After visiting Taj Mahal — proceed to Agra Fort 01:00 – 01:30 hours Included

   

   Agra Fort is one of the most beautiful and well preserved forts of India. It was built in 16th & 17th centuries. The structure holds a brief history of not just the Emperor Shah Jahan but also his grandfather Emperor Akbar – The Great. In this fort you can witness the grandeur, pomp and opulence of the palaces in red sandstone and white marble. Shah Jahan had taken his last breath in this fort.

4. 3
   13:00 Lunch break 01:00 – 02:00 hours Included

   

   After exploring Agra Fort, heading towards one of the finest AC multi-cuisine restaurants providing you mouth-watering dishes of this city.

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   14:45 Visit to meet the descendants of the Taj Mahal workers Included

   

   Visit to meet the direct descendants of workers who built the Taj Mahal.

6. 5
   15:15 Etimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) 00:30 – 01:00 hours Included

   

   It is a beautiful mausoleum which was built in 17th century by Empress Nurjahan as a tribute to her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, who was the 'Pillar of the State' or the Chief Minister in Mughal Emperor Jahangir's court. It is believed to be the first mausoleum of Mughals, which is entirely built out of white marble. The exquisite tomb of Mirza Ghiyas Beg should not be missed.

7. 6
   16:15 Visit to see — Zardozi artwork Included

   

   Visit to see the art of zardozi, heritage artwork used to be done by harem ladies at the time of Mughal emperors.

8. 7
   16:45 Drive back — to Delhi ~3 hours Included

   

   After having a good time in Agra, witnessing the monument of love – The Taj Mahal, seeing the grandeur of the palaces of Agra Fort & tasting some delicious food of Agra, our chauffeur will drive you back towards Delhi by private AC Sedan/SUV car.

9. 20:00 Departure at airport / drop to hotel Included

   

   After reaching Delhi, chauffeur will drop you at your pre-booked hotel or at airport for your onward journey.

What's included

Choose your package

All packages include pick-up & drop in Delhi NCR, a private AC car with English-speaking driver, bottled water and taxes.

Included & not included

Pick-up & drop-off

Route: Your hotel (Delhi NCR) → Yamuna Expressway → Agra (Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Baby Taj) → back to your hotel or airport

Your private car & guide

Choose the car that fits your group. Every vehicle is private, fully air-conditioned and driven by a professional, English-speaking driver.

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Toyota Etios

AC sedan · Couples & solo travellers

• Up to 3 guests
• 2 large bags
• Full AC

Premium SUV 4 photos

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Toyota Innova Crysta

Spacious 3-row SUV · Families & small groups

• Up to 6 guests
• 4 large bags
• Full AC

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Force Urbania

Spacious group van · Groups & large families

• Up to 13 guests
• 9, 12 or 13-seater versions
• Large luggage space
• Full AC

These photos show the car models we use. Every car is cleaned before your trip, well maintained and driven by a professional, uniformed driver. You get the model you book (for example, an Innova Crysta), though the exact vehicle — colour or number plate — may differ. See all our vehicles

Travel with confidence

• Fully air-conditionedEvery car, every trip
• Clean, new-condition carsWell-maintained, spotless cabs
• Uniformed, professional driverSmartly dressed & courteous
• English-speaking driverEasy communication all day
• Free bottled waterAlways available in the car
• Private tourOnly you and your group

Good to know & policies

• Carry your passport

  Keep a valid ID or passport with you — it may be checked at the monuments.

• Not allowed at the Taj

  Food, tobacco, tripods, drones and large bags are not allowed inside. Your bags can stay in the car.

• What to wear

  Comfortable shoes and modest clothing (shoulders and knees covered) are best.

• Weather

  Summers (April–June) are very hot. Carry a hat and sunscreen; we keep water in the car.

• Accessibility

  Wheelchair accessible on request — please tell us when you enquire.

• Travelling with kids

  Children are welcome. Child seats can be arranged on request.

Frequently asked questions